FIRST OIL CHANGE TIPS & PITFALLS + MK7 DIFFERENCES - MK8 VW GOLF GTI CLUBSPORT

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In this video I show you how to do an oil change on a Mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport.
The first service officially is due at 10,000 miles but oil can degrade rapidly after 5000 miles especially with hard use and having driven the car on track, I felt it was wise to do this now at 6200 miles (a bit later than is ideal).
If you are like me, you'll be intrigued by the subtle differences over the previous generation cars which are evident once you lift a Mk8 in the air.
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[@MercSLRFan]

What an incredibly informative video. The amount of forum posts out there claiming 0W-30 is the wrong oil beggars belief.

[@timstinson1]

If you tip the oil bottle on its side whilst filling, it doesn't glug out as badly. Also Draper do a really neat oil funnel that sits on and supports itself. Great to see underneath these cars - thanks!

[@davidbeagley4853]

Was just about to give same tip. It’s a good one 👍

[@ap6584]

How did I never know this! Thanks.

[@JDMz]

Or you can just pour it normally and hold the dipstick against it. No glugging 😎

[@LandRoverDS2020]

I've been using 0w30 PENNZOIL ULTRA PLATINUM European formula in my 2019 Arteon. 5w40 in my S5 and Touareg. Great Oil.

[@kcmsterpce]

Thanks again for a helpful video. I now have 996 miles on my CS. I like it very, very much. Looking forward to learning how much MORE I can like it on the B-roads heading to work in the morning (safely, and within the speed limits haha).

[@cfbm125]

I don’t know if it was on every model or not but there was an oil temp reading on my old mk7, it was on the central dash screen if you scrolled through average mileage etc.

[@danielrussell446]

There is on the mk8 you can put the oil temp on the digital cockpit

[@cfbm125]

@@danielrussell446 yes correct!, in the video! After pointing that out, Andrew says he can’t remember if there was an oil temp readout on older models.

[@danielrussell446]

@@cfbm125 yes there was in the centre screen you had to scroll through the options

[@gonciu]

great video, love your clubsport. I wish I could buy CS or CS45 here in Poland (currently R and GTI only)...

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Lukasz! Hopefully your range will be expanded to including the CS or CS Ed45 in time 🤞

[@stupot8572]

I was supplied with a 1 Litre top up bottle with my MK8 GTi. LongLife III FE, SAE 0W-30 (VW 504 00 / 507 00) Part No G S55 545 C2 EUR) can be bought off eBay - £34 for 5 Litres.

[@Volks2462]

504 spec comes in 0w30 and 5w30… ive heard some markets use 508 0w20 spec now ?

[@LonelyTreeSunset]

Most forget about RAVENOL VSW SAE 0W-30. Also, VMP, VST, and RUP. All are excellent fully synthetic oils.

[@the_monza_man]

I always do an oil change cold after an overnight stand. As the engine was HOT when I turned it off, all the oil has already come from the engine into the sump. Now there's literally NO oil left around the engine, just leave plenty of time for the dirty oil (now ONLY present in the sump} to drain off. Garages usually don't do this cos they start work shortly after the car has been driven. Or am I missing something?

[@ianjenkins4641]

Does it not void your warranty if you track it?

[@volkswizard]

VW main dealers sell ex-press cars that have been used on track as Approved Used Cars so I’d say no it doesn’t in court (regardless of what any warranty document says)

[@GTI_CHHA]

Next time you visit the underside, could you note down the part numbers for the aero covers of the suspension arms and the rear muffler cover? That would be real nice info to have. I suspect they will mount 1-to-1 on a Mk7. I would take the risk and buy them to find out :-)

[@andrewmcivor42]

It's been years since I've done an oil change, but I think I'd be confident enough to do that - and I agree, I can't see a garage taking the time to do the oil change as thoroughly! I did consider doing my 7.5 R estate myself, prior to the service - but it only had just under 4.5k on it when the first service was due a few weeks ago anyway (mainly thanks to Covid-19)! I saw the video where you did your own 7.5 R Estate after about 1200 miles (I think?). I scored a 2yr service plan from my VW dealer when I bought mine last year (which lessened my enthusiasm for doing that myself 🤣), but would tackle it in the future - particularly when the warranty runs out & I've paid the PCP off

[@cardinalroma7495]

How many NM get the oil filter and the oil pan screw ?

[@davidhorvatincic2060]

I’m a bit confused now 🤔 I own Golf 8 GTI Clubsport as well and Vokswagen in Croatia says 0w20 has to be used. I’ll definitely have to double check.

[@volkswizard]

Check under the bonnet as it will state the required VW approval standards.

[@davidhorvatincic2060]

@@volkswizard thanks, will do.

[@damianodamiani1617]

Hi from Croatia, also a CS8 owner

[@davidhorvatincic2060]

@@damianodamiani1617 Pozdrav Damiano, koja boja? Otkuda si? 😃

[@damianodamiani1617]

@@davidhorvatincic2060 Posdrav David, bijela boja, iz Istre sam, Poreč. Ti?

[@stevengeeraert6331]

There are several other brands that have a 504 00/507 00 sae 0w30 like Mobil 1 esp 0w30 .

[@sunshine101spooger]

Quick question, I've been putting 0w20 in my 7.5 R since 2018 on Volkswagen's recommendation. Obviously I drive it like an R, could this be causing excessive wear on the engine?

[@volkswizard]

I've checked erwin and for a 2018 R, it says VW 502 00 approved oil. It doesn't specify a grade. For flexible intervals it says VW 504 00 approved oil, again with no grade. VW have probably sold you an oil that's probably a lot more expensive that it needed to be but is probably still OK

[@sunshine101spooger]

@@volkswizard very much appreciated

[@adalbert93_75]

As long as the oil is 504 00 approved it’s irrelevant whether you use 0W30 or 5W30 - VW changed their OEM supplier from Castrol to Shell and since Shell went 0W30 thats what they’re recommending

[@volkswizard]

For Mk7.5 erwin currently states just 504 00 but for Mk8 they state 0w/30 504 00. If what you said was true wouldn't every recommendation for 504 00 now state 0w/30?

[@adalbert93_75]

@@volkswizard VW oil supplier changed at the beginning of 2020. MK7.5 debuted in 2017 - at the time when the official oil supplier for VW was Castrol who at the time did not offer 0W30 504 00 - only 5W30. As during Golf 7.5 era there were 2 different VW oil suppliers offering different oil grades for 504 00 I cannot imagine ERWin now changing retrospectively it’s recommendations for Golf 7.5 effectively ruling out either Castrol or Shell. Currently only 504 00 oil grade offered by VW dealerships are 0w30 and that’s what they recommend. What does your user manual says? I am sure regardless of grade, 504 00 or 508 00 is the only parameter that’s important.

[@tkto13]

Great video. What wheels are on the car? They are gorgeous.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks! I think they must be the Vossen HF-2s, a beautiful wheel but the style is far too aerodynamically inefficient to ever grace a mainstream car like a Golf ever again :(

[@sergium3644]

Hi Andrew. Thanks for the erWin web page tip. I was trying today to access digital service schedule under the products and services tab as seen in your video but i was surprised when realised that I do not have such tab on my account. Have I done something wrong when registering? Do I need a subscription or have a registered business? Many thanks.

[@DroneDreaming]

Same here.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Ive often wondered if the oil cooler fully drains and whether its best to disconnect it.......i also add some spare fresh oil in the top after draining to shift a bit more old oil from around the drain hole....

[@Alex-wl1je]

You forgot the most important stage. Pour yourself a beer once you've finished!

[@dogbite5509]

With the car up in the air its a great time to take off the wheels and give them a ceramic coating.

[@volkswizard]

I've been meaning to do that but they are coming off soon for winter so will probably wait until then 👍

[@N8KOW]

@@volkswizard that’s a better plan

[@diydrivenGA]

How long does that last typically? I did mine about a year ago and the wheels are back to being a pain to clean.

[@MSergioMelo]

Nice diy video of oil change, I'm waiting for the Dyno one😉 I'm on GTI PP MK7 and love your videos , cheers from Oporto Portugal

[@volkswizard]

Hey Sergio, glad you love the videos 🙌🏻If you search back to 2017 there is an oil change video for Mk7 GTI Clubsport S which should be like your 7 PP. Dyno video drops tomorrow so hope you enjoy it👍

[@MSergioMelo]

@@volkswizard thank you, I think I already see it, because I'm not so recent subscriber 😉 Keep the good job, cheers.

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

I don't recall you doing mods like a downpipe but generally in your experience how does it affect your Warranty and Maintenance Plan?

[@theimaginarygarage]

Great video, thanks. Re: Erwin. Looks really useful - you should do a focused how to guide video for the most useful parts. I cannot work out how to get any VIN specific information for free - the lowest cost seems to be the 7EUR 1 hour access. Is that what you use?

[@thepiedpiper54]

I have just tried to access Erwin this morning and it won’t accept a payment.

[@jrushen4235]

Great video as always. Talking of cost cutting I noticed the MK8 has blanking plugs for the wipers rather than a left/right hand scuttle. Not important but shows the length VW are going to. Thanks.

[@nicholasheys4061]

I’m running either V max shell or tesco Monentum on my CS are u running the same 99 Ron petrol in yours or have you put straight 95 in

[@volkswizard]

I pretty much always use Momentum 99 (I did say this in the dyno video), might cost more but I reckon you get better gas mileage

[@nicholasheys4061]

@@volkswizard thanks hadn’t seen Dyno vid am going to watch now ! Thanks for reply

[@jasondavies6220]

All cars made with tolerances you probably can get away with doing thousands of miles over recommended mileage that includes everything else as long as you service the car at some point leaving it for 2 years is not good idea but getting carried away and changing everything even before it's due is not needed and expensive

[@startodo]

Recently bought a VW TIguan R and the parts searcher in 2024 still does not list any oil choices for neither the Tiguan nor the Golf R.. Actually finding that with a lot of parts for the evo4 motors.

[@danI43541]

Just checked Erwin but I don’t find the „Digital Service Schedule“ tab, it only shows the product assistant and shopping basket… do I need to change any other settings or is that only for VW dealers like you?

[@robpickup]

You need to change your registration details from 'Private individual' to 'Company'. Then the DSS menu option will be available. 👍

[@danI43541]

@@robpickup ah thanks, makes sense. Will they check what kind of company I enter?

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Rob

[@robpickup]

@@danI43541 Not as far as I know. Choose 'Other' and hope for the best 😉

[@danI43541]

@@robpickup ah okay thanks

[@VSTV1993]

Top tip: when pouring the oil in, have the bottle sideways and then the oil won't glug

[@malcolmscott4150]

The oil looked like weak tea - so thin for a GTI driven like most of us with a heavyish right foot 🦶- brilliant work Mr C 👍

[@0067jon]

Just changed the oil on my new 2021 S3 that has a similar torx sump plug and metal sump. I removed the sump plug and no washer was present from new. I'm concerned it has been missing from the factory or maybe it is a tapered seal type. Have refitted it without a washerl and will be checking with audi if it requires one.

[@volkswizard]

Never seen a sump plug without some sort of washer. If it’s the same engine code as mine DNF I can’t see it being different

[@0067jon]

@volkswizard Thanks for your reply. I had a good look at the sump plug and the original washer is actually still there sprayed black. It's stuck on the sump with the adhesion of the black paint applied at the factory. Will change it for a new one at the next oil change. Was looking everywhere for a silver washer as I thought I had lost it.

[@clubsport9118]

Why not use a suction device (there are heaps of vids showing almost nothing left in the sump) with this method, still, nice movie.

[@pauljames3514]

I would recommend wetting the new filter with the new oil before installation

[@maverick4177]

Totally pointless, same as putting oil on the o ring, totally pointless, this isn’t a 1950’s tractor

[@pauljames3514]

@@maverick4177 ok

[@Mr330d]

@@maverick4177 😂 1950s tractor made me laugh

[@h0wudo1n]

whats wrong with them ramps ? not level ?

[@KUBABATIJUS]

Hi. My MK8 eTSI is scheduled to arrive soon and I was wandering if it's a good idea to do the run-in procedure and for how many miles and also what kind of oil does this engine require after that? P.S. I've also heard that the latest longline oils are somewhat thin, why do you think that is? Ecology or different engine design? Do you think it will require more frequent oil changes? One more thing. I'm guessing the new eTSI is paired with the dq200 DSG gearbox and is supposedly maintenance-free which I don't believe. What do think? Thanks.

[@MrPurple2486]

I am looking for an Upgrade of my rear sway bar at the mk7 Clubsport. Could you please give me information about the TN Number and the diameter of the mk8 Clubsport rear sway bar? Maybe it would be a nice retro fit for mk7 Models.

[@horatiotimewaster5755]

Great video, thanks. Even easier than on the MK7! Thx

[@simonupex2628]

Hi Andrew great video on something that some people think is mundane and unnecessary but is vitally important to the health of your car. Just want to pick up on something that you showed on the Erwin VW servicing site,VW think it's ok NOT to change your air filter for SIX years there having a laugh aren't they if you left it that long your engine certainly wouldn't be performing very well at all. I changed the air filter on my VRS my self last year after four and a half years and the difference it made was noticeable and the fuel economy improved as well so I hope you don't leave the changing of your air filter on the CS that long. Regards Simon.

[@volkswizard]

Totally agree Simon. Air filters are crucial and there will be a drop off in performance for sure, even just cleaning one out and putting it back in until the six years is up much better than just ignoring it. Depends on where people drive, debris can get in the airbox very quickly.

[@DarrenJMHughes]

You made that oil change interesting 🧐 and enjoyable when it’s such a boring task. More maintenance vids please.

[@dogbite5509]

I'd definitely second this point.

[@danielrussell446]

Agree darren

[@anubisanubis9859]

Hello sir. Does is there a option in display dashboard to check oil level?

[@JackKing12.]

First oil change? How many miles already on the golf?

[@volkswizard]

6200 - I do them early, sometimes as early as 1000 miles as the running in process can pollute the oil. Bit late this time

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

I changed the oil and filter on my R after I had covered approximately 2,000 miles from new. On close examination you could see tiny silver (metal) particles in the oil. Just gave me piece of mind as I intended to keep the car for several years. As my old man used to say “oil is cheaper than engines”.

[@carnutal3627]

Nice video as usual. Interesting VW went back to a steel oil pan. I wonder why? Can't they make up their minds? :) I've had my same oil pan plug since 2016 as I suction out my oil every year. I hate crawling under my car, remove the shields, and removing the plug to drain the oil. Even if there is some oil left I don't see that causing a problem IMHO. Alan in HOT Florida Hope its cooler where you are.

[@volkswizard]

Hello Alan in hot Florida, yes it's cool in the UK. It's funny that a few people have mentioned suction for old oil - VW specifically tell you not to do that as it doesn't get enough out. I am not sure whether this is from mk8 or before but it's worth checking. The sheilds are a drag so it's great when a car doesn't have one that needs removal!

[@PaulX]

Signed up to erWIN but it appears you need to buy a license?

[@hughgarsehotmail]

yep me too

[@diydrivenGA]

So that engine cover won't work but there is a larger one for the Tiguan I believe that extends over the manifold that I've been using on my mk7.

[@derekgb3780]

Strange that no VW dealers held 0W-30 (504). This suggests that cars taken to a main dealer get the much more common 5W-30 (504). My guess is that the switch to 0W-30 is down to fine tuning friction on a cold start, purely for emissions.

[@mmuckle]

Later 2021 club-sport has a full under tray

[@volkswizard]

That's weird! I was under a Cupra 290 (2016) and was surprised to see a full tray on that as Golf 7/7.5 didn't get one

[@GTI_CHHA]

@@volkswizard I always like to put a full tray on. On my Mk7.0 GTI I am running one from a GTE, including a small opening for cooling purposes of the DSG (for peace of mind). It really helps to keep the engine bay clean. For me, it's an absolute must!

[@olnaj]

Great video. I used to have to remind my local VW dealer each time of the correct oil to put in.

[@paradox5556]

Im sure they liked you

[@bowstobourbon]

Strange here state side its 0w20 508.00 on my 24 mk8 gti

[@MC-gp1zg]

Hi Andrew I’ve just ordered a golf r and was wondering how your getting on with the software problems you’ve had. And could you do another video about it 👍🏼

[@ScottPC]

It’s weird to see them going back to steel sumps! On my last S3 I used to change the oil halfway between dealer changes and found the plastic sump so much easier then the steel!

[@volkswizard]

I kind of miss the old plastic plug as you couldn't under or over tighten it. Oh well..

[@greggbutler9344]

Does this affect the warranty as you used non genuine oil?

[@rob_lightbody]

When i was shopping for a used GTi, i used Erwin to get the full spec for cars i was looking at. You can get a really detailed build printout.

[@volkswizard]

And you didn't pay a penny to Erwin for that did you Rob?

[@rob_lightbody]

@@volkswizard I might have paid the £7 - but not sure if I needed to -but it was well worth it to get access to everything. It was being sold by a Renault dealer who didn't know anything about it, but erwin told me it had about £3.5k of extras on it including a heated windscreen that i'd not noticed until erwin spotted it. This then saved me a fortune because it had a large chip in it - and they were going to replace it with a standard windscreen! I used erwin to prove it to them, and they fitted a new genuine vw heated screen to it before i collected it.

[@TheMidlandAngler]

I am a VW enthusiast and own a Mk5 golf which I've had for years and always loved VWs, until now. Why the mk8 went for no buttons and just too much tech, I prefer a Speedo with a needle and a handbrake and normal buttons you'd associate with a cars heating controls for example. This golf has not only disappointed on that front end which doesn't look as aggressive or as slick as the mk7.5 and just a shame after so many years the iconic hot hatch has been turned into a Tesla wannabe or something. Such a shame and even more so that these cars have been designed by accountants not engineers 🤣

[@volkswizard]

For all the negatives (7.5 didn't have a handbrake or digital gauges), the Mk8 GTI Clubsport drives a lot more dynamically than any GTI before and as a GTI enthusiast (rather than a VW one), that for me transcends any negatives

[@TheMidlandAngler]

@@volkswizard I'm glad it drives better but unfortunately just looks too bland, basic and boring without character compared to older generations- the mk2 being my personal fav but for me the fact it's nearly £40k, my stage 3 GTi Mk5 golf will still as well as run rings around it but also looks way better but I'm glad you like it as a GTI enthusiast 😂😂😂

[@cilleneconnolly6569]

Looks like the lift/car isn’t level, or is that the camera?

[@volkswizard]

The lift has never put the car level when it's on the safety locks, not sure if it should or not but it's never been an issue.

[@thrty8street]

What size is the socket I need to remove the drain plug?

[@seanduncan8927]

Interesting video. I always learn something useful from your vids. Good shoutout for erWIn site - seems to cover all VAG makes.👍

[@paulmk5841]

All very interesting stuff as always from Andrew. If you got time for a coffee while at Blakelands, Let me know.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Paul, I was there yesterday! Where are you?

[@paulmk5841]

@@volkswizardNo worries Andrew. Inbetween the Concrete Cows & Blakelands.

[@bikersparky]

Useful info/guide thanks

[@volkswizard]

Glad you liked it

[@RickyisHere]

My MK8 in the US says right on the engine that the oil must be 0W-20….now I am confused

[@gunterification]

mk8 gti 0w20 mk8 R 0w30 mk8 gti clubsport 0w30

[@toddstevens8506]

Their engines are different in Europe, stick with the 0W-20 508 00 spec in North America.

[@jessestevenson8041]

@@toddstevens8506the engines are no different it’s the CAFE standards in the US that are driving the thinner oil recommendations. They drop the oil viscosity and pick up a fraction of a mpg on every vehicle they sell inside the US and all those fractions added together bring down their CAFE numbers.

[@andyhankins2017]

That's the 508 509 0w20 spec oil you drained out it's very thin when hot it complies with new emission standards 👍

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Randy, I knew oil had an impact on emissions but I'm now concerned manufacturers will be going for low Co2 at the expense of engine longevity. Wish I'd extracted it sooner now.

[@den43311]

Are you no longer modifying the Clubsport 40? Did you sell it?

[@volkswizard]

The video didn't do as well as required to justify the costs involved so yes, it's been sold. Maybe reboot with a Leon Cupra as it costs 1/2 the price

[@herschelsinglee]

Sump plug torque setting should be 40nm. The Mk8 uses the same bolt & washer setup as a Mk6 GTi.

[@anthonyashton3000]

Andrew can you talk us through ERWin a bit more. I’ve registered on the site but can’t do much more, certainly can’t find any vehicle specific information. Presuming there is some sort of pay requirement. Can you walk us through it please

[@faugrad]

Noticed the same thing. Registered on ERWin but can’t do anything without a subscription. Won’t even let me look up anything on my Golf R.

[@anthonyashton3000]

Just waiting for Andrew to read this

[@tommorides8086]

Registering is free. The features arent.

[@carnutal3627]

The new engine cover gives an extra 10 hp so don't take that off. :)

[@Sold_a_dummy]

Interesting, my 2016 R in the US uses 5W 40

[@volkswizard]

You can maybe use that over here too (I never have so I could be wrong) for fixed service intervals, I use it on everything up to Mk7.

[@Y333HJMS]

5w-30 is standard in the uk for my 2016 R but myself and many others choose to run 5w-40 ... especially when tuned

[@MercSLRFan]

@@Y333HJMS Why?

[@alexjacobs8874]

Great video And. Do you have to pay for erWin? Have registered and it's asking me to purchase a flat rate package to view any details?

[@peterhope74]

it's 7 Euro for one hour access, but during that time, you can download a whole factory repair manual with just a few clicks for offline reading

[@volkswizard]

Peter is the expert but I haven't paid a penny and got what I showed in the video for free. It's all to do with digital history, the rest of erwin is even more useful but costs money

[@peterg4205]

@@volkswizard I've registered, but cannot access anything including digital service history. On your video, when you hover over "Products and services" you get 3 options, I only get 2. The "Digital service schedule" is not there. How have you managed this without paying? Great videos btw.

[@jude9990]

@@peterg4205 if you register as a private individual you will not receive that section. Change your account to a company and you will receive VIN search

[@peterg4205]

@@jude9990 Well I'm glad I didn't pay as I get this message when I enter my VIN "No digital service plan is available for the VIN entered" I have a MK7 Golf, so not sure why my VIN isn't recognised.

[@t5jerry]

The engine cover swap scenario CLEARLY shows the N.V.H changes you get between seat and VW, the VW cover was far bigger, which would reduce engine noise inside the cabin, and possibly have other advantages, but the VW cover, admittedly being a NEWER car, had far more suppression material inside it....

[@koenmertens5659]

Super explanation and instructive video!Thanks!👍👍👍👍

[@cerec69]

Is the new spec oil really different or just labelled ‘Carbon Neutral ‘?😏

[@adrianl415]

Od I did the oil change at a VW dealership yesterday and they did it with SAE OW-20, mind you mine is the normal Golf 8 GTI.

[@lloydl7164]

Is it just me or does every video seem cloudy as if the lense is murky?

[@dazndots]

Might be a local issue mate. I watched them all without noticing any kind of issue like that.

[@sandbob8211]

Great video!

[@dasautogt]

Thought exactly the same thing the moment the oil spewed...it's water! Get yourself a torque wrench DIY peeps if you don't have one, vital kit. As the tech said at a Yamaha motorcycle course I went to when I bought my latest.... How tight is tight enough? Probably not as tight as you'd think..... Thanks Andrew, trust all well with all up there, antipodes (Vic and NSW) in bloody lockdown again.🙄😡

[@WilliamButtel]

Hey mate, recommendations on when to do an oil change?

[@jordan0088]

Bloody hell, you've wasted your money on that oil. Your standard VAG 5W-30 is all it needs. 504.00 is 504.00 regardless of the grade.

[@jordan0088]

@@RedJock46 yep, exactly. And I used to work for VW. So between us, we've got a pretty good idea 🤣

[@tommorides8086]

Not really a waste, he hasnt done anything wrong here.

[@slakka6495]

Erwin, bless you for this information Andrew!

[@volkswizard]

It's my pleasure ☺

[@alexfisk4713]

Such a useful video, thanks Andrew!

[@volkswizard]

It's a pleasure Mr. Fisk, glad we can keep in touch like this even though you are so far away 👍👍

[@darrengarvie8832]

My Mk7 has an oil temperature

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Darren, yes I remember now, the difference is that Mk8 has a screen for coolant, gearbox and engine all together

[@darrengarvie8832]

@@volkswizard the more I see the mk8 especially the inside the less I like it saying that I don't like the mk7.5 dash give me dials all day digital dashboards just look so boring and will date and probably go faulty quicker I'm thinking classic cars now 😁

[@Jeff034]

Why focus on the r and gti? Most of us have the life!!!!!

[@rajpatel-pn6xy]

invest in a tripod this video made me sea sick

[@thibaultjacqueloot87]

5w40 mate, lot’s better. This thin oil is just to pass emissions and to lower fuel consumption.

[@mosestaukobong5937]

Service light reset?

[@volkswizard]

No need as it's an additional oil change, will still have one at 10k/1 year old

[@S3MiT3X]

Does the website come in German only because all them things that said needed doing were im German

[@volkswizard]

Weirdly it prints that checklist in English! You can use a translate function in your browser which works well.

[@S3MiT3X]

Ah cool I’ll do that then

[@MIN_Tech]

Great video!! 👍👍👍

[@volkswizard]

Thank you! 👍

[@jaywhitney789]

Right that t-shirt i can i ask where you got it from 😎🤙

[@volkswizard]

Had it over a year now, washed many times and still mint www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VR6-T-Shirt-Corrado-Golf-Enthusiast-VARIOUS-SIZES-COLOURS/174107434577?hash=item28899c9e51:g:mgoAAOSwvqhd3QGH 👍

[@jaywhitney789]

@@volkswizard thank-you, love your videos 😎🤙

[@eaglemihnea]

Some people say 0W is being used because it makes the engines run more efficiently for emissions but it's not better for the engine.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

It doesn’t matter what type of oil you put into a VAG engine because they all use oil at ridiculous rate..never forget my mates brand new Gti gulping it’s expensive long life oil and the main dealer telling him that’s normal

[@kennythomson4934]

I own a 2016 gti. After a stage 1, ramair intake/downpipe, 19 inch petoria smoke grey alloys and cat back milltek exhaust, I can safely say I am happier with this car than when I had the R with all the toys. I have zero wish to own the mark8 as the interior is absolutely horrific and quite frankly unsafe.

[@adamb9569]

Where did you get the GTI flag I might need one of them 😂

[@volkswizard]

www.parts-depot.co.uk/vw-gti-flag--pole--red-white-60-x-75-cm---new-genuine-volkswagen-merchandise-675-p.asp

[@kenku5125]

Very good video. Very informative.

[@davidhaygarth648]

Dip stick ? How old school...lol

[@Alex-wl1je]

Very interesting video

[@volkswizard]

Glad you liked it👍

[@Nalafraser]

No 0w30 5w50 redline good

[@marcvalme7732]

200 British pounds for an oil change?!? Is that really what you lot pay across the pound, that's insane.

[@davidchambers7622]

I know it’s a year later but my new golf GTi runs 0-20 ! Now that is thin!

[@billx4266]

Where is the MK7 clubsport project?

[@volkswizard]

Aborted as not enough views for intro video so not worth the expense to devalue a saleable car (so I sold it)

[@billx4266]

@@volkswizard its a shame i was excited for it. Now your channel is not interesting anymore for me personally because the mk8 is ugly, will never buy one.

[@nickaf5262]

Did I spot you on the m4 yesterday around Swindon

[@volkswizard]

No, afraid not.

[@nickaf5262]

Someone else then with a silver clubsport 🤔